From:                              Lou [president@azfop2.com]

Sent:                               Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:34 AM

To:                                   'Patrick Scherden'

Subject:                          report

 

Secretary Pat Scherden,

 

 

Since the State board meeting in February I have continued to perform my duties and responsibilities at Lodge 2. We have added 28 new members to our rolls since February and we continue to meet to discuss new tactics to gain more members. I have weekly meetings with my membership committee trying to get ready for the July drop period from PLEA. Membership continues to be a very important focus at our Lodge.

 

I continued to participate in meetings regarding SB 1609. I am very displeased with the final results of this bill, especially the beating the retirees will suffer. Lodge 2 is sending a letter to all the members asking for a monetary donation in the event we have to legally fight to restore the benefits which are being taken away.

           

I have had meetings with persons running for Phoenix City Council, Mayor of Phoenix and the Sheriff of Maricopa County. All of these potential candidates are looking for the endorsement of the FOP. Jim Mann ALC executive director has assisted me along with some of Lodge 2 members with these meetings.

 

The Phoenix Police Officer Memorial is now complete at the Lodge for all to enjoy. This turned out extremely well and even better than we first anticipated.

 

I had a meeting with Chet Anderson Scottsdale Lodge, DPS Lodge and a private group to discuss a new fund raising idea called Cops for kidz. I have been in contact with this group and this is in the planning stages at this time.

 

Lodge 2 held a fundraiser for PFC Joshua Bullis who was severely injured in combat while in Afghanistan. Joshua suffered the loss of both legs and his left arm. A check was presented to his parents by Lodge 2 Club House Manager David Hopkins in the amount of $87,000.00. Joshua’s parents are both Phoenix Police officers and have since joined Lodge 2.

 

We had the retirement party for Chief Jack Harris at the Lodge. The turnout for this event was very impressive.

 

The State FOP foundation has just received a $3,000.00 donation from a private source to assist Phoenix Police Burglary Reduction Program. These funds will be allocated to purchase GPS units and a monitoring service to aid in the apprehension of active burglars in the Desert Horizon Precinct. I have just become involved in this new program. David Leibowitz, Jennifer Leibowitz and Jim Mann assisted greatly in procuring these funds.

 

Fraternally,

 

Lou Manganiello